Shipping Fashion Products from Ho Chi Minh City to Puerto Limon via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is important to ensure that the products are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and physical handling during transit. Additionally, consider using breathable packaging materials to avoid mold or mildew, which can be a risk during ocean freight.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any certificates of origin or quality that may be relevant for textiles. Compliance with both Vietnamese export regulations and Costa Rican import regulations is essential to ensure smooth customs clearance.

Our brokerage team provides import and export clearance to keep your shipments moving and compliant.

Our warehousing network includes cross-docking and transloading capabilities.

Our team manages coordinated delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for hotels, resorts, and new builds.